obfuscated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of obfuscatednext
as in ambiguous

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obfuscated

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verb

past tense of obfuscate
as in confused
to make (something) unclear to the understanding irrelevant matters that only serve to obfuscate the fundamental issue of guilt or innocence

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obfuscated
  1. ambiguous
  2. confused
  3. cryptic
  4. obscure
  5. mysterious
  6. unclear
  7. indistinct
  8. unintelligible
Adjective
  • Below, Gersten opens up about her reaction to Anderson’s casting, the meaning behind the purposefully ambiguous ending, Curtis’ memorable dance number, and more.
    Mike Miller, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • When a statute is ambiguous, Congress has left a gap for the agency to fill.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of ambiguous
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • That leaves open a mystery Smith sparked on Monday with a cryptic Instagram post noting how Smith passed on the starring role of Neo in the original 1999 sci-fi epic The Matrix, directed by Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Hill spoke to the media following the loss, offering cryptic responses about the future of his playing for the Dolphins.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of cryptic
Adjective
  • In 2019, creative director Michael Goldberg stumbled upon an obscure website reference to Luna Luna, and spearheaded the effort to resurrect the art-adventure park, enlisting Canadian rapper, singer, and actor Drake, who invested $100 million with his entertainment company, DreamCrew.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • In between catchy dances and obscure trends, TikTok has become a life-changing platform for many.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of obscure
Adjective
  • When the news first broke in the DRC, Michael Osterholm — director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota — told NPR that this type of mysterious outbreak happens several times a year worldwide.
    Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
  • As the two try to piece things together, a mysterious woman walks into the room holding a gun.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of mysterious
Adjective
  • This wealth of discordant data means some evolutionary connections remain unclear, especially within perennial Dicerandra.
    Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The agenda of the meeting was unclear on Saturday night, but observers expected the two leaders would discuss those issues.
    Emma Bubola, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of unclear
Adjective
  • In Murnau’s film, this is Ellen and Nosferatu’s only night together, and the focus is on the vampire; his hollowed eyes, long claws, and kneeling figure are illuminated, while Ellen is turned away from the camera, her body a lumpy, indistinct shape on the bed.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Unfortunately, the end product’s indistinct mechanics for its cast—Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Shark, and Deadshot all reduced to interchangeable shooter drones—and stagnant, grind-heavy missions intended to be played on repeat for incrementally better loot resulted in a flop.
    Matt Kamen, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of indistinct
Adjective
  • According to Klippenstein, parts of the document are unintelligible due to Mangione's handwriting.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, like 2022’s Smile, the end credits are accompanied by haunting unintelligible voices and sounds throughout.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of unintelligible
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